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Are You Passing Your Fear of Dentistry on to Your Kids?

March 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Your kids can inherit your fear of the dentist too. Here are a few tips for helping you and them be more comfortable visiting the dentist.

Children copy how their parents act. Sometimes it’s on purpose, like when they wear mom’s shoes or dad’s hats. Other times it’s unintentional, like learning to fear the dentist. Research shows that parents pass along their fear of the dentist to their kids. We’re here to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Fear Free, Health & Wellness

Wisdom Teeth Extraction: How to Speed Up Recovery Time

February 16, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Learn how long recovery takes, plus how to heal faster:

You have your wisdom teeth surgery scheduled, but what should you expect after the extraction? We break down wisdom teeth removal recovery time + tips to help you heal faster.  How long does recovery take? Swelling and discomfort can last anywhere from three days to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Dental Health for Kids, Health & Wellness

Romantic Tooth-Friendly Foods

January 6, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Food as an aphrodisiac has been subject to debate as long as it’s been around. Whether it’s a total myth, the placebo effect, or the real thing, one thing we can’t deny are the health benefits of these foods.

Love is in the air this time of year, and you’ll love these aphrodisiac foods – plus, they’re also good for your teeth! Food as an aphrodisiac has been subject to debate as long as it’s been around. Whether it’s a total myth or just a placebo effect, there are still a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health & Wellness, Recipes & Nutrition

A Winning Team: The Mouth and Body Powerhouse

December 14, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Athletic individuals are missing the importance of the mouth and body connection and how poor oral health impacts endurance athletes.

When we think about getting our bodies in tip-top shape, we think about consistent exercise and a clean diet. We all know that eating Wheaties is a sure way to supercharge our body for a sports victory, but we don’t often emphasize the importance of brushing afterward. Because … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health & Wellness, Recipes & Nutrition

Keep Your New Year Resolution: Quit Smoking

December 14, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

No matter how you try to spin it, smoking kills thousands every year. Read more to find out resources and tips to help you quit tobacco for good.

Of the nearly 8,000 deaths in the United States attributed to oral and pharyngeal cancer annually, about 75% are due to tobacco and heavy alcohol use. Resolving to quit smoking may be one of the most difficult challenges to undertake, but it also comes with some of the best life- … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Health & Wellness

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